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Discoloration of an area of the skin or mucous membrane that is caused by the extravasation of blood into the subcutaneous tissues as a result of trauma to the underlying blood vessels or by fragility of the vessel walls is known as ____.
Correct Answer: ecchymosis
Rationale: Ecchymosis is discoloration of an area of the skin or mucous membrane caused by the extravasation of blood into the subcutaneous tissues as a result of trauma to the underlying blood vessels or by fragility of the vessel walls.